| Magnitude | 5.4 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 25.8 km |
| Coordinates | -17.428, 167.611 |
| UTC time | 1986-01-07 08:08:46.560 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, January 7, 1986 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Tuesday, January 7, 1986 at 08:08 UTC with a magnitude of 5.4. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 82.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 167.611 and latitude -17.428.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1986-01-07
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